The UN on Tuesday (23/4/2024) asked Britain to “reconsider its plans” to expel migrants to Rwanda, after the British Parliament approved a controversial bill allowing such action.

The director of the UN refugee agency, Filippo Grandi, and the human rights body, Volker Turk, called on the British Government to “take practical steps to address the irregular flow of refugees and migrants, based on international cooperation and respect for international humanity.” law of rights”.

Meanwhile, the Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner, Michael O’Flaherty, joined the UN request, asking the UK not to deport migrants to Rwanda, as permitted by the new law, which he said was unlawful. independence of the Judiciary and various international agreements signed by London.

“The UK government must refrain from removing people and must reverse the effective violation of the independence of justice contained in this law,” O’Flaherty said in a statement issued this Tuesday.

O’Flaherty explained that although the new agreement with Rwanda includes certain provisions to prevent expulsion to their home countries, the Supreme Court has emphasized that affected people must be guaranteed “the possibility to request an independent review” to determine that the country will do the same thing. sent is considered “safe”.

The problem, they argue, is that a law passed Monday to Tuesday night by the British Parliament prevents them from having recourse in British courts because they are not allowed to analyze any allegations that Rwanda cannot act on. in accordance with bilateral agreements, violates the rights of refugees protected by the UN and international agreements.

(afp, efe, Reuters/mn)